Former gov. George Ryan (Rep.) found guilty on all counts.

[cantstandbush]

His real crime was his stance on the death penalty. Otherwise, his Rethug buddies would have taken care that this case never went forward.

[TechBear_Seattle]

1. "Found guilty" != "will pay any penalty"

I would not at all be surprised if the convictions are overturned on an unprecedented technicality, and he walks free with just time served.

[SammyBlue]

2. Like Fyfe Symington here in Arizona.

Remember, poor minorities committ crimes. Rich white guys make mistakes!

Is poor, oppressed George Ryan a poor minority? I rest my case.

:sarcasm:

[EST]

3. They tried.

"Bulldog" Fitz is not so easy to sidetrack, especially since, with his track record, serious attempts at blocking him are tantamount to admissions of guilt.